Job Description

FULL TIME 5 shifts per week. Shift Times 10.00 - 18.00 hours (alternate weekends)

Qualifications, Training and Experience:

Previous experience preferred

To have a genuine interest for older people

To be willing to participate in National Vocational Training Programmes if necessary

To have good communication skills

To have the ability to work effectively within a team environment. Follow all home procedures carefully and correctly.

Kitchen Duties

Prepare hot and cold evening meals in accordance with menus and special requirements, under the supervision of the cook.

Prepare all food in an appropriate, hygienic and safe manner.

Serve meals appropriate to the service users needs.

Follow daily routines. Ensure all food storage areas are clean, tidy and stocked appropriately.

Ensure all kitchen utensils and crockery are clean and stored appropriately.

Report ordering requirement to the Head Cook, to ensure adequate stocks.

Ensure all work surfaces and kitchen areas are clean and tidy at all times.

Use all food in order of rotation ensuring freshness.

Ensure all kitchen waste is disposed of correctly.

Follow all safety rules and ensure the working area is safe.

Keep a clean and tidy appearance at all times, wearing kitchen uniform.

Be economical with materials.

General Duties

To attend and participate in staff meetings and attend all mandatory training when required

To attend supervision and appraisals ensuring that you have prepared for these when required

To attend any other training when a need has been identified, to complete online training when allocated.

To communicate effectively with other staff, relatives and visitors (including professional agencies) regarding residents

To respond accordingly and pass on messages promptly

To make visitors feel welcome; provide refreshments/assistance as required

To report any faults/defects in the home to the appropriate person or the nurse in charge

To be fully aware of the fire policy and the awareness of food hygiene regulations

To be familiar with all current policies and procedures, and understand your duty to comply and implement them when necessary

To wear uniform provided together with plain black trousers and flat sensible shoes

To be aware of the residents' confidentiality at all times. To ensure that all information of a confidential nature gained while on duty is not divulged to third parties

To ensure that you do not use a personal mobile phone whilst on duty

To keep all records of cleaning tasks completed after each shift in the appropriate document

To understand your duty to whistleblow if you witness or are informed of any safeguarding issues.

To wear an identification badge at all times

To promote and ensure the good reputation of the organisation.

Health and Safety:

To ensure that you work in a safe environment in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act (HSWA)

To assist in the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment by understanding and ensuring adherence to the home's Health and Safety Policy and Procedures, including Fire

To practice and promote safe working practices within the home

To take responsibility for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your acts or omissions

To ensure that all COSHH records are maintained and updated when necessary

To be fully aware and comply with infection control policies and procedures and appropriate hand hygiene technique

To report immediately to the person in charge any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a resident, colleague, yourself or another

To report to the manager, maintenance person or nurse in charge any faults, damaged furniture, faulty appliances, equipment or any potential hazard

To clean up any spillages that you have made, found or when asked to by the nurse in charge

To be aware that the home has adopted a NO SMOKING policy that applies to all posts within the home. Smoking may be carried out in a designated area that can be found to the rear of the building.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Work Location: In person